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ANOTHER POLITICAL CARTOON FROM FOX

10.01.24

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TV SITCOM STAR HAS PASSED AT AGE 84

John Amos

LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Amos, who starred as the family
patriarch on the hit 1970s sitcom "Good Times" and earned
an Emmy nomination for his role in the seminal 1977 miniseries
"Roots," died of natural causes in Los Angeles on Wednesday,
August 21. The death was not announced until October 1.

He played James Evans Sr. on "Good Times," which featured
one of television’s first Black two-parent families. Produced by
Norman Lear and co-created by actor Mike Evans, who co-
starred on "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons," it ran
from 1974-79 on CBS.

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Good Times: The Complete Series by Good Times Complete (11Pc) | DVD | Barnes & Noble®
Good Times sitcom aired for six seasons on CBS, from
February 8, 1974, to August 1, 1979.

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‘AMERICAN PICKERS’ STAR HAS DIED AT 60

Frank Fritz Net Worth, Age, Family, Wife, Biography, and More

(FOX NEWS) – "We are saddened to share that our friend and
beloved member of The HISTORY Channel and
‘American
Pickers’ family
, Frank Fritz, passed away Monday, September
30, following health battles. 

The History Channel and Cineflex Productions shared  in a
statement with Fox News Digital. "Frank filmed ‘American
Pickers’ for over a decade.

We will always remember ‘the bearded charmer’ and his never-
ending search for vintage
motorcycles and bikes. Our thoughts
are with Frank’s loved
ones during this difficult time. He will be
deeply missed."

His former co-star Mike Wolfe also posted about the "American
Pickers" star’s death on Instagram. He wrote, "It’s with a
broken heart that I share with all of you that Frank passed
away last night."

American Pickers - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia
Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz.



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POLITICAL CARTOON OF THE DAY FROM FOX

09.30.24

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NEW HOST OF TV SHOW DEBUTED IN 1962

Oct. 1, 1962: Johnny Carson debuts as the regular host of The Tonight Show (NBC) | Johnny Carson ...

On October 1, 1962, Johnny Carson takes over from Jack Paar
as host of the late-night talk program The Tonight Show.

Carson went on to host The Tonight Show Starring Johnny
Carson
for three decades, becoming one of the biggest
figures in entertainment in the 20th century.

60 years ago today: Johnny Carson debuts as host of 'The Tonight Show'. Introduced by Groucho ...


The guests that night in NBC’s Studio 6B were Joan
Crawford (above), Mel Brooks, Tony Bennett and Rudy
Vallee.

David Letterman Retirement: Vintage Photos of Late Night Television | Time
Ed McMahon (left) and Johnny Carson. 

NYT and Brooklyn Daily Eagle

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